Lorem Picsum Image URL Builder
Build placeholder image URLs with seed, size, blur and grayscale options.
Compose placeholder image URLs powered by Lorem Picsum. Pick a width, height and seed for reproducible images, optionally enable grayscale or blur, and copy the URL or open the rendered preview straight in your browser.
Common use cases
- Stub product, avatar and hero images in Figma or coded mockups
- Generate consistent placeholder photos for Storybook stories using a seed
- Add blurred backdrop hero images to landing-page demos
- Populate empty-state cards while real photography is still in production
Frequently asked questions
Does this fetch the image through your server?▾
No. We just construct the picsum.photos URL — your browser loads the image directly from Lorem Picsum.
Why use a seed?▾
Seeds make the picked image reproducible: the same seed always returns the same photo, so layouts stay stable across reloads and screenshots.
Can I use these images in production?▾
Lorem Picsum is fine for prototypes and demos. For production, source properly licensed photography (Unsplash, Pexels, your own) so you don't depend on a free placeholder service.